BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING

This is the BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING and I am not messing around. Rich and fudge like this frosting it is mouthwateringly delicious! Get yourself ready to lick the bowl clean.

My dad made this Best Brownie Frosting recipe as long as I can remember. I seriously have never had a brownie that was better than my dads. When I got into college, a time in my life where brownies were made weekly I decided it was time for me to learn my dad’s ways. I hadn’t asked before then because I was intimidated making anything from scratch.

When I called and asked my dad for the frosting recipe he was excited that I wanted to make them. When he told me the frosting was made in the microwave I was even more excited because then I knew I had less of a chance of messing it up. I continued by asking him for his brownie recipe, and that is when I was given shocking news. My dad used a brownie mix! WHAT???

Honestly, I was shocked, how could this be? Why, why on earth did I think they were homemade? Because they were my dad’s brownies. He said he always just used Ghiradelli brownie mixes and then made homemade frosting to give it that homemade taste. Well, it is the frosting that makes it oh, so amazing! His brownies to me are still the bomb and can’t be beaten.

I have continued to make my dad’s brownies throughout the year. And everyone loves this BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING. So while I would top a chocolatey brownie with anything else, you could add sprinkles on top of this chocolate frosting, my girls sure love them this way.

How do I make icing for brownies? You can make several variations of frosting for brownies, I love this recipe for BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING especially with the ease of the recipe. You could also use a nice buttercream frosting or another fun topping is chocolate whipped cream.

How do you make chocolate frosting? Depending on which frosting recipe you choose, it may require a hand mixer, microwave or stove topping cooking, whisk and proper measure tools. See below for recommendations.

I had to know where my dad got this recipe for brownie frosting, I mean he is a fantastic cook but he has never just made up a dessert recipe, he does make a lot of savory dishes but sweet ones he always has a recipe. I was not surprised at all when he said he got the recipe from Jean, one of our longtime family friends. Jean really does have some of the best dessert recipes. I am completely obsessed with her recipe for Pumpkin Bars.

I can’t wait for you to take the few minutes to make this brownie frosting recipe the next time you whip up a batch of brownies, even if the brownies themselves aren’t from scratch. Seriously brace yourself you will lack self-control and lick the entire bowl clean, as I do every single time. Enjoy! XOXO San

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This is the BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING and I am not messing around. Rich and fudge like this frosting is mouthwatering delicious!

Course:
Dessert

Cuisine:
American

Servings: 24

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Sandra

Ingredients

1/2cupbutter

6tablespoonsbuttermilk

4tablespoonscocoa powder

1tablespoonvanilla

3 3/4cupspowdered sugaralso equals 1 lb.

Instructions

In a medium glass mixing bowl add butter and cover with a plate and heat butter for 1 minute in the microwave. Remove from microwave and remove lid. Stir in vanilla and buttermilk, place back in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds, stir, heat for 30 seconds and stir and then heat for another 30 seconds.

Remove from microwave and stir in cocoa and powder sugar, until well combined. Place back in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds, stir. Heat for another 30 seconds and stir, repeat 1more time if needed, until frosting is smooth and there are no clumps. Pour over brownies, and spread evenly. Let frosting cool and harden.

Nutrition Facts

BEST EVER BROWNIE FROSTING

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 38mg2%

Potassium 17mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 19g6%

Sugars 18g

Vitamin A2.5%

Calcium0.7%

Iron0.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post has recently been updated from it’s original posting date of Sept 2015.

I was in the middle of making this recipe when I realized that the ingredients list does not include how much powdered sugar. ARGH!!!!! I poured, and poured, and poured about 2.5 cups and wsa not sure how thick it should have been so i stopped adding it for fear of it being too sweet. It is in the refrigerator now to get hard quicker – I hope it tastes okay. It is needed tonight for a fund raiser!

Thank it for sharing the recipe! I didn’t have buttermilk so I used whole milk and it turned out great!
We made brownies for my son’s party happening later today. We topped a pan of brownies with your frosting and sprinkled M&M minis on top. He is so excited!!

Great Recipe! Thank you for sharing it. I do have some concerns about the people who couldn’t see the powder sugar amount on the list of ingredients clearly stated ABOVE the direction list and BELOW the prep times. It’s amazing you didn’t pull your hair out on how many people did not pay attention & kept asking the same questions. I worry/question these same people using a microwave to make this recipe or getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and going somewhere! I thought your ingredients list and directions were very to the point. Thank you again for sharing.

This looks amazing. I can see the amount of powered sugar needed on the list of ingredients above. Also i would love a copy or The name of the store I can buy it at. If i don’t have buttermilk is there anything i can use in its place? I seen the comment that the lady used whole Milk instead and it turned out great she said. Would u recommend whole milk? Thank you for sharing your family recipe. Kelly

Kelly – powdered sugar mostly anywhere. Where do you live and I can send you link? Also, I have never used anything but buttermilk, so I can say how it would turn out. But with that being said, sounds like some have had success with whole milk. I love buttermilk and the flavor it adds so I encourage it. Enjoy!
San

Made this for the first time this evening. I did not have buttermilk, but made my own by mixing milk and lemon juice (1 cup milk & 1 T lemon juice, set for 10 min) and measured amount needed. The icing poured so easily, but I had to spread and work quickly to cover my large double batch brownie pan before it set. All in all it looked really impressive! Better yet, it tasted delicious! My four teens loved it and their friends sang it’s praises. My husband loved it too! The icing really makes a simple box brownie seem like a professional treat. Thank you.

Hi, I may have missed it but how many boxes of brownie mix do you make for that size pan? And would you put the toppings on immediately after or would you let it sit for a while? Also do you put it on hot brownies or cooled?

Follow the instructions on the box for the pan size. Smaller pans will make thicker brownies, and a 9×13 pan will make thinner ones. I would let it cool while making the frosting, otherwise it may take longer to set the frosting.

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